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Lander Blue Turquoise - History And Rarity(Post)
Have you heard of Lander Blue Turquoise, the rarest turquoise in the world?In 1973, Rita Hapgood, a Blackjack dealer from the battle mountain, Nevada, went hiking with her sisters. While out hiking, ...
What Kind of Turquoise(Post)One of the most common questions we get at the Trading Post is, “What kind of turquoise is this?” It’s a reasonable question. Many people would like to know the origin of the stone in their particula ...
Turquoise Identification - A Guide for Collectors and Enthusiasts(Post)One of the most common questions we hear as turquoise dealers is, “What kind of turquoise is this?” It’s a fair question—many people want to know the origin of the stone in their piece. We have worke ...
What's up with the Price Variations In Turquoise Jewelry?(Post)People often ask me about the wide range of prices they encounter when searching for turquoise squash blossom necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more. It's a valid question, and I like to simplify it w ...
Collector's Corner Chief's Blankets(Post)Although historically the Navajo people never really had any one person recognized as a “Chief” per-se, they are well known for their “Chief’s” blankets. A Chief’s blanket was said to be called ...
Collector's Corner What do Colt Collectors Look For?(Post)The most iconic and collectible firearms in history have arguably been Colt pistols. Samuel Colt made his first firearm in 1836 and a long-lasting legacy was born. A famous saying from the 1800s was, ...
Collector's Corner - Valuing Collectibles (Post)Many collector’s wonder about the value of their collectibles. They want to know, “What is my collectible worth?” The simple answer is: An item is worth what a seller is willing to sell it for a ...